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How do I choose an employee wellbeing programme?
Updated · Lon Clinic
Short answer: choose based on the problem you need to solve. Health insurance and EAPs help individuals once they are struggling. Apps and gym platforms support habits. A clinical burnout programme measures risk across the team and acts on the causes. If you're seeing resignations, conflict or frequent sick leave, you need the last one.
Options compared
| Option | What it's for | Measures team risk? | Acts on organisational causes? | Clinical mental health support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health insurance | Treatment when ill | No | No | Varies, often limited |
| EAP | Confidential helpline, short-term counselling | Rarely | Rarely | Yes, short-term |
| Meditation or wellbeing apps | Self-help | No | No | No |
| Gym platforms (e.g. Wellhub) | Physical activity | No | No | Limited |
| Clinical burnout programme | Screening, report, actions, follow-up | Yes | Yes | Yes (doctor + psychologist + nutritionist) |
8 questions to ask any provider
- Are your clinicians registered professionals, and where?
- Do you start with a validated questionnaire?
- Do we only receive aggregated data, with a minimum group size?
- How many days until an employee sees a psychologist?
- Do you recommend changes to workload and management, or only individual support?
- Do you measure again after 6 months?
- Can we start with a pilot or screening?
- Can it feed into our safety statement and risk assessment?
See also employee health and wellbeing plans, psychosocial risk assessment in Ireland and alternatives to Wellhub.
Frequently asked questions
Does a burnout programme replace our EAP?
Not necessarily. An EAP supports individuals; a clinical programme measures team risk and acts on causes. Many companies use both.
Can we start small?
Yes. A team screening is the simplest way to see where you stand before a longer contract.
General information. It does not replace legal advice or an individual clinical assessment.